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SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The School Development Plan is available from the School Office: it contains an evaluation of the school
journey to date and planned developments for the next three years, including financial arrangements. For
each section of the School Development Plan there is an accompanying Action Plan. The college is
committed to continuous improvement. The School Calendar provides an overview of key events
throughout the school year.

SCHOOL AIMS & ETHOS
The Ethos Statement
“We are preparing for life”

We aim to provide a high quality, child-centred education in a caring environment, built upon good
personal relationships and genuine partnership. Through achievement and the development of mutual
respect, all pupils are challenged and encouraged to fulfil their potential and become valued citizens.

In the pursuit of our ethos we specify the following aims:

(i) PERSONAL
• Develop an inclusive environment where every individual (Students, Governors, Staff and Parents),
makes a contribution and feels valued.
• Develop in students an awareness of their inherent worth and potential for growth.
• Provide challenges for every individual to achieve his/her potential and beyond: academically,
vocationally and through all forms of enrichment.
• Provide support to enable all who are potentially vulnerable or marginalised to progress.
• Encourage students to develop increasing independence and confidence.
• Encourage development of self-discipline and a sense of personal responsibility.
• Facilitate the personal development of each staff member.

(ii) SOCIAL
• Encourage all members of the school to work in partnership together for the growth, development and
benefit of all.
• Develop respect, tolerance and understanding of others.
• Develop a sense of corporate responsibility in the life of the school.

(iii) CULTURAL
• Work towards, and build, an inclusive culture, where every individual is heard and contributes.
• Promote understanding of difference: value and respect the views of others.

(iv) MORAL AND SPIRITUAL
• Create awareness in students of high moral values.
• Promote opportunities for spiritual growth as individuals.

(v) COMMUNITY
• Ensure the school becomes involved in the life and work of the community through effective links and
planned involvement.
• Prepare students to live, work and serve in their community and beyond.

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